Chinese Cinnabar lacquer round box and cover, the cover carved in high relief of a scene with farmers and animals in a field amongst trees and a village, all raised above a dense lower ground of geometric motifs mimicking the earth and sky, the sides are delicately carved in a tight geometric coffered pattern, the base and interior with black lacquer. 2.75” H x 7” diameter. Provenance: Property removed from a residence at the Pierre Hotel

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